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Tshililo, A. R. Raliphaswa, N. S. Ratshihule, Thivhavhudzi Freeman 2022 2022-09-23T06:36:42Z 2022-09-23T06:36:42Z 2022-07-15 Ratshihule, T. F. (2022) Perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medication at the selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province. University of Venda. South Africa.<http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2308>. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2308 Ratshihule TF. Perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medication at the selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province. []. , 2022 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2308 Ratshihule, T. F. (2022). <i>Perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medication at the selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2308 Ratshihule, Thivhavhudzi Freeman. <i>"Perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medication at the selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province."</i> ., , 2022. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2308 TY - Thesis AU - Ratshihule, Thivhavhudzi Freeman AB - Drug shortage is a global issue and is growing progressively. Drug shortage has become a big concern issue worldwide for healthcare providers. Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medications at a selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province. Research approach and design The researcher used a qualitative, descriptive, explorative and contextual research design. The population of this study was professional nurses, doctors, and pharmacists. The participants were selected through non-probability, purposive sampling and the sample size was determined by data saturation. Data collection methods An unstructured interview was used as a method of data collection and the central question directed it. The researcher did a pre-test study at a selected hospital to test the applicability of the research. Data were analysed using Tesch’s method. The researcher considered measures to ensure trustworthiness. Main findings The findings of this study reflect other studies that were conducted worldwide, and it demonstrates that patients are affected when there is a shortage of medications. DA - 2022-07-15 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Healthcare KW - Medication KW - Perception KW - Professionals KW - Shortage LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2022 T1 - Perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medication at the selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province TI - Perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medication at the selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2308 ER - MCur Department of Advanced Nursing Science Drug shortage is a global issue and is growing progressively. Drug shortage has become a big concern issue worldwide for healthcare providers. Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medications at a selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province. Research approach and design The researcher used a qualitative, descriptive, explorative and contextual research design. The population of this study was professional nurses, doctors, and pharmacists. The participants were selected through non-probability, purposive sampling and the sample size was determined by data saturation. Data collection methods An unstructured interview was used as a method of data collection and the central question directed it. The researcher did a pre-test study at a selected hospital to test the applicability of the research. Data were analysed using Tesch’s method. The researcher considered measures to ensure trustworthiness. Main findings The findings of this study reflect other studies that were conducted worldwide, and it demonstrates that patients are affected when there is a shortage of medications. NRF 1 online resource (ix, 64 leaves) : color illustrations, color maps. en University of Venda Healthcare UCTD Medication Perception Professionals Shortage 610.690968257 Nursing services -- South Africa -- Limpopo Health care teams -- South Africa -- Limpopo Health facilities -- South Africa -- Limpopo Hospitals -- South Africa -- Limpopo Drugs -- South Arica -- Limpopo Drug utilization -- South Africa -- Limpopo Hospitals -- Drug distribution systems -- South Africa -- Limpopo Perception of healthcare professionals regarding the shortage of medication at the selected hospital in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province Thesis open.access